Social notes of East Side gatherings and visits
A June East Side social on Joseph Street drew many guests including Abercrombie and the Cheesemans. Attendees also visited beaches, cottages, and various homes while some locals enjoy vacations and minor misfortunes such as a sprained ankle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Street
Abercrombie
Rosa Cheeseman
de Langevine
May Cheeseman
Lemna Wallace
Evelyn Downs
Helen Abel
Nat Ricily
Dumphy
George
St. Joseph
T. L. & B. Society
Barnum Avenue
C_ Toucey
Main Street
Real Estate and Building Projects Tied for New Structures
At a meeting last night the ag gest of Real Estate & Building tied for new buildings showing multiple projects. Framed structures and additions were planned by Bros Co on Railroad Avenue and Ironistan avenues along with Stamell on Cannon Street and Sipenous on Park Street. Other proposals include a frame dwelling on Gregory Street and a one story structure on Capitol Avenue with broader housing development noted. Local kidney remedy advertisement concludes the notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bros. Co
Railroad Avenue
W. Darling
Iranistan Avenue
Stamell
Anna Elmer
Cannon Street
Jane Taylor
Park Street
Piazza
Gregory Street
Geimide
Caroling Street
Lesi Mrazik
Celler Jacoby
Capitol Ave
Jennings Broe
Fairfield
Connecticut Patents Issued August 1909 From Bridgeport to Greenwich
A list of patents issued in August 1909 features inventors and locations across Connecticut. Notable names include Hobbs of Bridgeport for tension devices and pelts, Kempton of Hartford with two patents on Pate cable clasp and lamp socket, Long of Hartford for con apparatus and electric snap, Perkins of Hartford for signal lamp and contact device, Kreuzberger of Meriden for two gas meter protections, Palmer of Middletown for material guides, Rockwell of Bristol for coarse hub, Sehmelz of Bristol for a vehicle, and Scarton of Greenwich for a dispensing apparatus. The compilation covers cities from New Britain to Greenwich and notes multiple patents per inventor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Wooster
Bridgeport
Kreuzberger
Meriden
New Britain
Palmer
Middletown
F. Rockwell
Bristol
F. Sehmelz
Esc
Gouthingtin
Scartin
Greenwich
Banderson
Minaietown
Two Men Bound Over on Highway Robbery Charges
Frank Reilly and William Henry, both of York, were arraigned in the police court and bound over to the criminal superior court under bonds of 2500 each. The men were accused of stealing a watch valued at 30 dollars from Arthur M. Barnes on Potter and Commerce streets. A pursuit followed and the suspects were captured after a stiff fight. Barnes testified the injuries were not serious.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Bastford
Frank Reilly
William Henry
York
Potter and Commerce
Arthur M. Barnes
Offi- 2 Divine
Pose
Potter Street
St. Francis
Strong Evidence Of Cruel Acts By Steel Trust
Attorneys present strong evidence of cruel acts by the steel trust and detail conditions surrounding the case. The report notes ongoing tensions as legal proceedings unfold with involved parties seeking redress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steel Trust
Plant Strife Testimony Details Wages and Intimidation
Witnesses described poor food for workers and use of deputy guards with black jacks. Strikers claimed wages were withheld and men were barred from leaving. Sick workers hid in pits as officials inspected plants. foreman and police chief led intimidation. John Morris fainted on the stand from claimed food poisoning. A riot plan by strike-breakers was thwarted when guards lined up the workers and threatened death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Morris
French pawn shops halt advances on motor cars
Paris reports government pawn shops will not lend on motor cars anymore. Owners sought short term loans to vacation their vehicles, risking “joyrides.” Mont De Piet’s car housing plans were mitigated by a new order from authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Paris
Jmen
Mont de Peit
New Order
Troops fight mob to curb Jewish quarter riot
Aug 30 report says troops patrol the city to prevent a repeat of last evening’s attack on the Jewish quarter. Several hundred injured, some fatally, as an anti semitic press sparked upheaval. Knives and clubs used. police and troops struggled to restore order. Further outbreaks feared.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
G A B Field Day At Lake Compounce
About 250 Connecticut Grand Army Association members with wives and families gathered at Lake Compounce for an outing and field day. Officers elected at a morning meeting included Ira Hicks president J F Douglass vice president E M Nichole treasurer and Eugene A Blake secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol
Connecticut Grand Army Association
Lake
Ira Hicks
New Britain
J. F. Douglass
Forestville
E. M. Nichole
Cheshire
Eugene
A. Blake
Meriden
Forest Ranger Examination in 214 States and Territories
Washington announces an examination to fill 500 ranger posts across 149 National Forests in 21 states and territories including Alaska. The test, Oct 25-26, targets applicants 21 6 to 40 in good health, with beginners earning $900 yearly. Information from the Civil Service Commission and regional forest offices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Alaska
Arkansas
Minnesota
Michigan
Florida
United States Civil Service Commission
Washington, D. C
Missoula
Mont
Denver
Portland
Oreg
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John C. Chamberlain
James A. Marr
V. R
Porter
Canada
D. Kunkel
Oscar
Theodore
Catherine
Myrtle Avenue
Harris G. Sanborn
Trebestra
William Am Siece
T. W. Joyce
Tom Thumb St
Louisher
Helen
F. B. Brill
Connecticut
Lake Compounce
Foley
Carters
Carter
Downer, Hawes & Co
Norman Bt
S. K
Seaview Ave
Las
Elm St
Lts
Henry A. Lambert
Fairfield Ave
Main St
Ag L. Weiss
Ig Ea
East Main
Sterling and Noble
Meltzer
Blisworth Bt
Sixth St
Carroll Ave
Drew Place
Elmwood Ave
Hubburt & Co
Sic
Bunnell St
Connecticut Ave
Deacon &T
Main
Parallel Street
Park Avenue
Hurlburt & Company
MRS
Ennearen
Feeney & Welsh
Kossuth
Remington. Smith
Mullins’ Typewriter Exchange
State St
Tennedy
Ty Medical Co
Union Sq
New York
Depp
Jackson's
Ré*t
Bryant Electric Co
Birdley Somers Co
East Side
Noble Avenue
Rourke & Rourke
Telsee
August Liebeeum
St. Site Court
Wm. Lieberam & Son
Margaret L. Gallagher
John F. Gallagher
Lafayette ST
Tel
States
Territories
A. & Nusbaum
Batesville
Indiana
F. Brill
Nothiagle
Nothnngle
August G. Baker
M. J. Gannon
Broad St
Ore
Park Ave
Patrick McGee
East Washington Ave
Ord
Garry’s
Middle Sts
Anderson & CO
Warner Brothers Company
Bartram & Greene
Franklin Block
Bridgeport Auction & Commission Co
Union Square
Bridgeport van & Storage Co
the Co
OR Las Ee Leas
Apomeee Warehouse Co
Congress St
Rieke
Steinert
Piel
Stratford Ave
Lfairs
Emt
North
J. J. Releigh
Ie Ennnainga
the National Bank
W States Depository
LECO
Snes Bank
Poaerees
Eee
Wall Streets
Galdyrin
H. 5
Shelton
L. B. Powe
T. C Cumming
Capra Sears Ey
Wheel & Wood Bending Co
Pigal
Atlantic Street
Columbia
Siso
John Bonner
Mulling Typewriters Exchange
State and
Meigs Rae
F. H Pamela
Madison Road
mTares
Pier 27
Af Naugatuck Ee
E. BR
Fairfeld Ave
Jones
East
L. B. Rickersom
IG Coley
EAL New Wee
Ee Fan
New York and Bridgeport Transportation Co
New Haven
New Dock
Woot F. Grandfield
Merchant's Line
Joy Steamship
Seaboard
East Rivex
W. H. Pease
Port Jefferson
Ite
Port Jefferson Steamboat Co
Steamer
C. E. Tooker
Satitiyes
Wall
Lows Schwerdtle Stamp Co
Windo
Henry C. Man Co
Fousshold Supply Co
al Secommadaciens
Arch &T
Cigar Cos
Saar
Parla Chemical Co
Kee
Wis
Aor Ee
Bridgeport Realty Co
Warner Bldg. L
Meigs
Donghe Security
D. H. Tolmen
Bartman
Louis Courtnet
Gealer
Boston
Vis
Hartford
Willimantic
Winsted
Init
Waterbury
Derby
SUN
Barrington Pittsfield
HTC
Danburx
NEW
Brocka
Litchfield
Btc
Henleyville
Thecal Express
Household Loan Co
Eran
Iealing
P. J. Murphy
Pianyv
Hen Street
Hindle
Flyman
Kelly’s Cigar Store
James
Kelly
State Street
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